we can get $240 billion by allowing medicare to negotiate like the v.a. does. people are knocking down the door. those are things to bring them forward. if marcia brings forward and says we need to talk about the age or whatever, bring that forward. i'm going to make a determination on what's best in the long term interest. >> i read "the new york times" and the good news is we're not going over the cliff. if republicans don't like the deal they're cutting they'll do the plan. >> it is impossible to say what is going to be the approach. there's also the idea that they will do a short term status quo. marries it up with a resolution into march. thoughtful and more thorough. that merits consideration. >> it feels like that's all coming. minnesota, tennessee rae suspectively, democrat/republican. thanks for coming on this morning. appreciate it. >> yes, chuck. >>> how far does the power of the presidency reach? recess appointments. breaking the glass ceiling. the results of the caucus leadership elections and who harry read is calling a rising star in the party. f